I FINALLY Bought a SONOR Drum Set!

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  • Опубліковано 14 тра 2024
  • IG: / davidraouf
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    www.epidemicsound.com/referra...
    0:00 Journey to Sam Ash
    2:28 I own a Sonor finally!
    4:01 First sign of German engineering
    4:28 PSA - CLEAN YOUR DRUMS
    5:15 Tech Tip of the day
    5:45 Never put your bed inside a bass drum...
    6:54 One snazzy drum set
    8:00 10"x2" Sonor Jungle Snare
    8:52 More German engineering
    11:00 A note to DW...
    11:16 Heads
    11:36 Benny Greb Snare
    11:44 HIT THE DANG THING ALREADY
    12:46 The longest tom groove for those that say I dont play them enough
    13:26 Dat snare doe
    13:46 Probably should have replaced the heads on this...
    14:06 This kit or the DW?
    Sticks I use: Vic Firth Freestyle 5bs:
    sweetwater.sjv.io/75X96r
    Mics & Headphones:
    Pair of Slate ML-1 (as overheads):
    sweetwater.sjv.io/q4WLKj
    Austrian Audio CC8 (as rooms):
    sweetwater.sjv.io/DKWZ6o
    Earthworks DM20 (toms):
    sweetwater.sjv.io/QyYv9M
    Earthworks SR20LS (snare top):
    sweetwater.sjv.io/9gVj60
    Lewitt DTP 640 REX Bass Drum Mic
    sweetwater.sjv.io/5gkDd9
    Shure SM57 (snare bottom):
    sweetwater.sjv.io/9ggW95
    Sennheiser e 609 (on the Jungle Snare):
    sweetwater.sjv.io/k041Kn
    Austrian Audio Hi-X60 Headphones:
    sweetwater.sjv.io/jrrW5P
    After I unboxed that DW Collectors Maple, everyone said I needed to check out a Sonor Drum set. Well a year later, I finally found a Sonor S Classix Birch that was worthy of checking out. Where I live you dont see too many people with Sonors and rarely do you see them come up for sale. As soon as I heard an S Classix Birch (Scandinavian birch to be exacpt) kit came into Sam Ash I went to check it out. Turns out there was a Sonor Jungle snare too! I still needed a "real" snare so I borrowed Bryce's 13x5.75 Benny Greb snare. These drums sound incredible, tuned up super easy, and recorded like a dream. Easily one of the best sounding kits I've come across! The S Classix line has kinda been forgotten about and replaced with newer lines from Sonor, but when it comes to this kit vs my DW Collectors, the Sonor takes the cake. No questions asked. Also this wasnt the most expensive drum set tbh. Of course I bought it used, but it was WAYYY LESS than that DW.
    I FINALLY Bought a SONOR Drum Set!

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  • @rdavidr
    @rdavidr  Рік тому +344

    Okay, Sonor or DW? You can only play one the rest of your life, which one you picking?

  • @petere3165
    @petere3165 Рік тому +146

    I’ve been playing an s classix with the ‘ebony’ veneer for almost 20 years - love that kit. The birch just shines in studio.

    • @rasmuspuranen
      @rasmuspuranen Рік тому +2

      I choose my S Classix over my maple light Designers any day.

    • @briansrensen8204
      @briansrensen8204 Рік тому +1

      Yes, like Yamaha's old recording custom

    • @johncollins5552
      @johncollins5552 6 місяців тому

      Sonors USP is.
      BEECH.
      Nothing wrong with birch or maple etc. but you can save money getting those from other companies.

  • @nexal7878
    @nexal7878 Рік тому +33

    Great pillows! Can't believe you got an entire drumkit with it! keep getting those great deals!

  • @paiefilhomachado7630
    @paiefilhomachado7630 2 місяці тому +6

    In my humble opinion, this is the best drum set you have ever bought.
    Edit: Thank u Bryce

  • @darrylvandermerwe5994
    @darrylvandermerwe5994 Рік тому +96

    Welcome to the world of Sonor... That kit sounds phenomenal! Those jungle snares are a challenge... A new head will probably get the tension up a bit, but gosh, you tuned that kit to perfection!

    • @SPINNINGMYWHEELS777
      @SPINNINGMYWHEELS777 Рік тому +5

      Jungle snare gimmick .. one could find an application but not much IMO - reminds me of buskers . I'd rather have a secondary fully function snare like a Metal shell vs a Wood shell.

    • @batouttahell454
      @batouttahell454 7 місяців тому

      Need parts on the Road!!!!

  • @SlapChopMyShamWow
    @SlapChopMyShamWow Рік тому +31

    I’ve had my Sonor Force 3007 for a decade plus and it’s everything I could’ve ever wanted. Sounds great, easy to maintain, and has held up unbelievably well for all that time. There’s a reason so many drum nerds love Sonor

  • @darrellerrad3945
    @darrellerrad3945 Рік тому +106

    I swear your drumming gets better every video! Love the Tom sounds on these drums, and you do a great job incorporating all the different pieces

    • @mullrump2
      @mullrump2 Рік тому +4

      Well said

    • @OverproofMMA
      @OverproofMMA 11 місяців тому

      Sonor kits like this sound amazing with remo pinstripe heads on the batter

    • @The_Silver_Guy
      @The_Silver_Guy 2 місяці тому

      It’s the kit this time ;)
      Kidding

  • @drumjedi5301
    @drumjedi5301 Рік тому +27

    I love Sonor, gig on one every other weekend. Great sounding drums, and great build quality.

  • @cruller23
    @cruller23 Рік тому +15

    Sonor is my favorite kit. They have a singing quality and impeccable build. Even the ‘low end’ German made Sonors are exceptional.

  • @jasonsams4258
    @jasonsams4258 Рік тому +21

    That Benny Greb snare sounds incredible. The rest of the kit does too. Birch is probably my favorite shell material.

  • @austriandrummerboy8609
    @austriandrummerboy8609 Рік тому +22

    I had the same problem with busting the lugs on my snare, however I sent Sonor an email and they sent me replacement lugs, for the whole snare. So, all good again and very satisfied :D

    • @HankNinja
      @HankNinja Рік тому

      One of my lugs popped, too. Drum Center of Portsmouth got me squared away quickly.

    • @Preamycotato
      @Preamycotato 7 місяців тому

      Everyone be busting nuts

    • @KarstRats
      @KarstRats 24 дні тому

      @@Preamycotatosounds almost like the lug design might be trash. Lugwig from the 80s still going strong 🤷🏼 all this sounds good. But remember its mixed and everyones breaking those lugs it seems.

  • @Nathyneo
    @Nathyneo Рік тому +11

    There’s something special about Sonor birch drums. Those sound fantastic!

  • @enriquesoto6534
    @enriquesoto6534 Рік тому +2

    Sounds overwhelming! A thing of beauty! Congratulations!! Play on!! Thank you!

  • @drl1046
    @drl1046 Рік тому +6

    That’s the most stuff I’ve ever seen in a bass drum!!
    BTW kit sounds superb - and nice playing

  • @joematthews8860
    @joematthews8860 Рік тому +7

    Finally some Sonor love! More please! Great video David!!!

  • @sophroniadee6841
    @sophroniadee6841 Рік тому +2

    I love your drumming style. I watch your videos for the technical information and am always glad when you get to demonstrate them.

  • @gavinmazzetti5373
    @gavinmazzetti5373 Рік тому +7

    What a great vid. Beautiful kit at a very fair price. You have such a great knowledge of the construction of a drum kit, the specific of how they're put together, the subtle differences between brands. Keep it up man, really great channel.

  • @Drumming-Life
    @Drumming-Life Рік тому +7

    Sonor all the way! They have so many incredible lines of drums that I absolutely love. Phonic plus and the Signature series from the ‘80’s are my two favorites.

  • @hugothecat-xm7zx
    @hugothecat-xm7zx Рік тому +4

    I have a Sonor Force 3007 kit. it sounds simply amazing as well as looks beautiful. Sonor really do know how to make great drums. Great video - thank you from Canada.

  • @sonomama82
    @sonomama82 Рік тому +1

    I played an old sonor in church when I was like 13-15. Had no idea how good the kit was until I was like 30.

  • @goggie47
    @goggie47 Рік тому +2

    Sounds beautiful man!!!!!! 🤯 I've been wanting to look into Sonor and you've just ticked that question my friend😉👌

  • @RokDAWG1
    @RokDAWG1 Рік тому +4

    This kit sounds amazing!

  • @jefflay5242
    @jefflay5242 Рік тому +3

    Bryce is always helpful and fun to talk to! Nice video, as usual!!

  • @drumlover1687
    @drumlover1687 Рік тому

    That kit sounds amazing! That birch just has that naturally eq'd quality to it. And great playing as always!

  • @MaverickColtman
    @MaverickColtman Рік тому

    Man I love the track you used and that kit absolutely SLAPS!!!!!!

  • @calebatwood7659
    @calebatwood7659 Рік тому +12

    Man, these sound so fuckin good! 2023 year of the Sonors is something I think we're all here for!

  • @jedialf99
    @jedialf99 Рік тому +3

    Awesome video. I have been playing a Sonor Sonic plus kit for about 27 years. Only had a few minor issues.

    • @sammcdouall4849
      @sammcdouall4849 Рік тому +1

      I've had that kit aswell 12, 13, 16, 22. It's a great sounding kit and I just sampled it.

  • @aryehhaller
    @aryehhaller Рік тому +2

    Thank you Bryce!
    Also dope stuff as always !
    🤩👍✌️👌

  • @Gretchluver1
    @Gretchluver1 Рік тому +8

    I have a Sonor Sonic Plus II from the 90's and it's so well built and tunes like a dream. The hardware is a flimsy aluminium alloy and it doesn't have universal fittings which is frustrating, but for what is essentially a beginner/intermediate kit, it sounds incredible.

    • @vgaportauthority9932
      @vgaportauthority9932 Рік тому

      Congrats on an awesome kit. That was one of my dream drum kits back in the 90s. They sound amazing.

  • @cristianrsepulveda
    @cristianrsepulveda Рік тому +3

    Hey ! this is one of the best videos you’ve ever done, I laugh a lot and enjoy the whole history.
    BTW I love deep tom tom sizes (no the sound, just how they look...)
    Best regards from Chile 🇨🇱

  • @ARDrummer
    @ARDrummer Рік тому +1

    Awesome upload....love these videos. Sonor does make some amazing sounding drums. You kit and playing sound very nice!

  • @thomasmoje5926
    @thomasmoje5926 4 місяці тому

    Love the finish on that Sonor kit. Really classy. I like that you always play drums 'in context' with a music track..nice playing.

  • @michaelpietzsch
    @michaelpietzsch Рік тому +13

    Hi, I've downloaded the stems and I must say, your mixing skills are impressive. The raw bass drum didn't quite hit the mark for me, but comparing it to the mixed version, it truly showcases your exceptional mixing abilities. Could you delve into more detail about your recording process? Keep up the fantastic work! Greetings From Germany.... I own Two Sonor Kits and 3 Sonor Snares... there are a lot of those around here :)

  • @MarkyMarc413
    @MarkyMarc413 Рік тому +3

    I've had a Sonor Jungle Snare for 15 years, it's been one of my favorite drums I've had for a long time!

  • @jamesoshannasy8052
    @jamesoshannasy8052 Рік тому

    Best channel mate ! love your work

  • @daysonduncan6100
    @daysonduncan6100 3 місяці тому

    i'm not even a drummer but i love watching your videos, they're so high quality, entertaining, and i actually learn more about kitpieces and drums in general. great content, keep it up!

  • @beast_of_burden7762
    @beast_of_burden7762 Рік тому +3

    The King of Drumming Content hands down👑

  • @dalvindrums2475
    @dalvindrums2475 11 місяців тому

    You got a beautiful drumkit! Keep grooving!!

  • @mycheesesteak
    @mycheesesteak Рік тому

    Thx. for posting. I enjoyed the video and your drumming.

  • @BobSmith-eq9vs
    @BobSmith-eq9vs Рік тому +6

    I would go Sonor. Given my choice of any kit whatsoever it would be Tama Star Maple.

  • @charleswallace5237
    @charleswallace5237 Рік тому +3

    Because of your recent “buying weird pedals“ I recommend you check out the farmer’s foot drum acoustic foot percussion kit. It’s like a whole drum set but you can play with your feet.

  • @TheTaconator69er
    @TheTaconator69er Рік тому +1

    Those really sound great!! I especially like the floor tom.

  • @THENfsKid
    @THENfsKid Рік тому +1

    I'm hoping to get a kit one day, and your videos help me find good kits for certain prices! Thank you so much for what you do!

  • @ArgonautDrums
    @ArgonautDrums Рік тому +2

    +1 for Benny Greb snare, definitely the one I play the most

  • @SPINNINGMYWHEELS777
    @SPINNINGMYWHEELS777 Рік тому +4

    TOP 2 OF ALL TIME..that's a big claim ! I always simply trusted my ears and the feel of my Sonor kits I've had (and reactions of people I play with or for..) .. I don't have the experience of playing all those other brands like you do. I do know they are dependable in terms of when you dial in your sound.. you have it in the bag - like you said for recording - it stood out..> Good to hear - thanks for sharing the process.

  • @stevelinwood8362
    @stevelinwood8362 Рік тому

    Dave! Nice job explaining everything as usual! Luv the kit!.like enjoying watching you're Channel!😊

  • @gjcart26
    @gjcart26 Рік тому

    Love it. This is Why I subscribe just to listen to you talk about drums. Bruh I learn so much. Thanks

  • @the6ig6adwolf
    @the6ig6adwolf Рік тому +5

    When Roland bought DW it really felt like they lost that "cool" factor and I'll definitely be looking at Sonor for my next kit.

    • @unclerhombus
      @unclerhombus Рік тому

      I hear ya. The acquisition was so sudden and unexpected. And the announcement video isn’t even listed on their website - you had to find it on UA-cam yourself. They must have gotten into financial trouble due to the COVID lockdowns and were forced to sell, and are trying to pass it off as a “merger” with Roland to focus on DWe, when that’s probably not really the case.

  • @marshallh1365
    @marshallh1365 Рік тому +5

    You scored. I have the S-classics in Rosewood. 8/10/12:14/16/22 Their German made and minus a few features a SQ2. The sound amazing and will always hold their value. I have 4 Sonor kits Prolites, SQ2’, S-classic And Aa2. If you like the fact sound of the under sized shells. Yo’ll dbd a Sonor guy forever. Impo. Those are the best sounding birth drums. Even better than my pre china 2013 Yams recording customs.

    • @SPINNINGMYWHEELS777
      @SPINNINGMYWHEELS777 Рік тому

      I"m using a mid range Sonor kit from early 2000's made in China it is good on its own merit. Very dependable but I hated the floor tom that came with it.. I think there was something wrong with it.

    • @drumvlado
      @drumvlado Рік тому

      How would you compare them to the Prolites? I have a Delite which I love, but I think I miss the power/volume of birch

  • @anthonypearce5389
    @anthonypearce5389 Рік тому

    It was super cool seeing the looking and buying process of this kit. More behind the scenes and also kit building and trying plz

  • @yackos6451
    @yackos6451 Рік тому

    First time I’m jealous on this channel. Great sounding kit, prob better in person! Looks great as well!

  • @kgamaseg
    @kgamaseg Рік тому

    Those toms sound really nice!!! They have that studio sound: very focused.

  • @HeLLRaiZZoR666
    @HeLLRaiZZoR666 Рік тому

    The toms really sing and they pair so well with the snare!

  • @thumperpaul
    @thumperpaul Рік тому +2

    Sounds great! I am a big fan of the three rack tom set up too!

  • @zqa12swx
    @zqa12swx Рік тому

    those toms are magical. great stuff. they pop out the speakers.

  • @channelite
    @channelite Рік тому

    I really enjoy your videos! Thanks!

  • @spasevrp
    @spasevrp Рік тому

    Lucky find! You found some of the best sonor drums ever made! Cheers!

  • @gregaluise5727
    @gregaluise5727 Рік тому +1

    Thank you Bryce! Nice snare! 👍

  • @calebqueen5631
    @calebqueen5631 Рік тому +1

    Love the little snare what a cool unique sound

  • @cchimozmin
    @cchimozmin Рік тому +1

    Took delivery of the safari kit with additional 8” Tom a few months ago. In black. Looks and sounds fantastic. Fits nicely in the living room too.
    Boy you tuned those drums to perfection x

  • @-jeffreybollenbach-
    @-jeffreybollenbach- Рік тому

    Love the videos man. You have all of these drumset but never seen you make a mega set, only really seen racks like once or twice. Dude it’d be awesome to start seeing bigger sets and racks and mega sets

  • @gadda-da-vida
    @gadda-da-vida 11 місяців тому +1

    Thank you Bryce because we're borrowing his OG Benny Greb snare.

  • @corneliuslow
    @corneliuslow Рік тому +1

    No joke, the Benny Greb snare and Jungle snare are my top two favourite snares, so I got super stoked to see them in the thumbnail

  • @drngaawai
    @drngaawai Рік тому

    So stoked to finally see some S Classix love!!! Love mine. Barely anything on UA-cam about them. Such great kits!

  • @Drummer55
    @Drummer55 Рік тому

    Sounds amazing!

  • @lourencotato3305
    @lourencotato3305 3 місяці тому

    sick sound, and nice cymbals as well

  • @albertosotelo9969
    @albertosotelo9969 Рік тому

    My man!!!... doing some justice to that kit! sounds great!!!

  • @bastardtoadflax43
    @bastardtoadflax43 Рік тому

    Oh dude, sick!!!!!!!!!! Your channel is greatness.

  • @SopranoPizzaJMFNJ
    @SopranoPizzaJMFNJ Рік тому

    Great Sounding Kit!

  • @alecj3454
    @alecj3454 Рік тому +1

    Wow that kit sounds great.

  • @ouime7337
    @ouime7337 Рік тому +1

    Great memories of my lovely old white Sonor Phonic Plus kit that did a fair few gigs in the 80’s. By far the best hardware I’ve ever owned..!

  • @dinospd
    @dinospd Рік тому

    Just watched the video again, now using headphones. Damn, these drums sound insane!

  • @BouseFeenuxTV
    @BouseFeenuxTV Рік тому

    That kit slays dude. Nice restoration

  • @chrisgirth7373
    @chrisgirth7373 Рік тому

    About time sir. Love Sonor drums and overlooked by too many.

  • @petesmith9688
    @petesmith9688 Рік тому

    Man those toms sound sweet🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @craigwg
    @craigwg Рік тому

    Nice jam there. One of your best and most musical IMO.

  • @MusicandTractors
    @MusicandTractors Рік тому

    These drums sound so freaking good!

  • @CrystalLakeEast
    @CrystalLakeEast Рік тому

    I like that piccolo snare transition!

  • @drumandstage
    @drumandstage Рік тому +1

    You really got those toms singing. Nice, even tone across the board.

  • @perpetualgrimace
    @perpetualgrimace Рік тому

    Wooooow those toms sound incredible

  • @AvStevieStevenJamesDrums
    @AvStevieStevenJamesDrums Рік тому

    Those Toms sound AMAZING!!!

  • @jamesoshannasy8052
    @jamesoshannasy8052 Рік тому +1

    Thank you Bryce nice snare drum thats sick

  • @jasonrich7695
    @jasonrich7695 Рік тому

    Sounds really good! Kick is nice and punchy!

  • @ImreImbrium
    @ImreImbrium Рік тому +2

    All sorts of right stuff going on with that kit. Sounds fantastic. Also, your friends "borrowed" snare sounds pisser!

  • @NEALBABBITT
    @NEALBABBITT Рік тому

    I've been wanting one of those exact sets for years, especially with the Scandinavian birch veneer. ❤

  • @reset-xs9ql
    @reset-xs9ql Рік тому

    man those toms sound good!

  • @drumvlado
    @drumvlado Рік тому

    Best Sonor S-Classix video on UA-cam, thank you!

  • @timothytan2010
    @timothytan2010 Рік тому +2

    You said you’d get one sooooooo long ago and I’ve been waiting for sooooooooook long and finally you made this vid

  • @namesake7139
    @namesake7139 6 місяців тому +2

    I played in a few festivals where the kit is a sonor force. Maaaaaaaaannnnn.... They sound amazing. No rings, moongel not even anything in the bass drum. Best sounding drums I've ever played on

  • @andonidaran8100
    @andonidaran8100 Рік тому

    Those toms sound so good

  • @jessevdlagemaat
    @jessevdlagemaat Рік тому

    Awesome! I have these drums in White Pearl, sizes 24, 16, 13, 10. They're so great. Rarely see a good video on them so this was fun 🙂

  • @Alberto-mc6yk
    @Alberto-mc6yk 9 місяців тому

    I've been out of the music game for like a decade. Thank you for the inspiration! I recently invested in a "decent" practice set and man I gotta tell ya, I'm so excited to get back into it. Kids got to teenage years now, and I have more time now. Super excited thee days to get home and just jam again.

  • @breblackmusic
    @breblackmusic Рік тому

    Crazy I’ve been watching for years had no idea you all were in VA. I go to east Coast drums for rehearsal all the time! Cool

  • @MultiSkyman1
    @MultiSkyman1 Рік тому

    Could you imagine a DNA analysis of the that bass drum muffling!
    And you and the drums sound great!. Fine addition to the collection. Those "fusion" size kits are my favorite.

  • @MRRVADrums
    @MRRVADrums Рік тому

    They sound great!

  • @scottchilds5726
    @scottchilds5726 3 місяці тому

    I have a 22 yr old rage set, bringing it back to life. You rock my friend

  • @AaronTremblay
    @AaronTremblay Рік тому

    Dude these sound great!

  • @royautosymusica
    @royautosymusica 7 місяців тому

    I´ve been playing Sonor since the beggining and they are awesome. The sound is on point and also i´ve never have issues with the bolts and mounts... great drums from the low end kits to the hi end beautys

  • @soundandrhythm
    @soundandrhythm 4 місяці тому

    Ive had 16 drum kits over the years and the only acoustic set I still own is a Sonor Cocktail kit and I love it. Its small, easy to transport and sounds fantastic.❤❤

  • @porgie808
    @porgie808 Рік тому +1

    I recognized that sonorous tone the second you started hitting them! Sonors all the way! I will forever be sad that I sold my 90s Designer kit this past year-- best sounding kit of the dozens I've ever played. You will have a great year if you make it the year of Sonor! (...and maybe go broke!)